Ava Smith

Ava Smith

Hey there! I'm Ava Smith - a self-taught home cook who loves creating simple, tasty recipes anyone can make. This blog is where I share the meals I make for family and friends—nothing fancy, just real food made with love. Follow along for easy, feel-good recipes straight from my kitchen!

Slow Cooker Lipton Onion Potatoes

No matter what, potatoes just make everything better. Once I found how easy and delicious Slow Cooker Lipton Onion Potatoes were, they quickly became one of my go-to side dishes. You need only a few items to get your potatoes…

Cheese and Bacon Cob Loaf Recipe

If you want to get the party going, this Cheese and Bacon Cob Loaf is the answer. I mean, it is the creaminess, the cheesiness, plus it disappears in minutes flat. I find it difficult to resist that crunchy bread…

Creamy Mashed Potatoes Roasted Garlic Recipe

A nice, soothing, rich bowl of Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic is all one could ever want. This is really one of my favorite side dishes, not only for its simplicity and flavor, but also for its great surroundings for…

Cheesy Garlic Butter Rollups

If it’s one snack that entices one and all, it’s Cheesy Garlic Butter Rollups. Soft and buttery, gooey with melted cheese, and filled with garlic-y goodness, they’re heaven on earth. The best part is that they require just a few…

One Pot Cheesy Beef Shells

One Pot Cheesy Beef Shells is a recipe that I use again and again. It’s hasty, filling, and brimming with flavor. Best yet: There’s only one pot to clean up, so that means less time scrubbing up and more recognition.…

Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Cheese Fingers

There are a few things better than grilled cheese. Wrapping it in bacon makes a case for itself. That is why I am obsessed with Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Cheese Fingers, which are crispy, cheesy, smoky, and super easy to make. Perfect…

Hawaiian Mai Tai Cocktail

It’s not a dream trip unless you are sipping on a Hawaiian Mai Tai Cocktail. Fruity and refreshing, with just the right rum kick, this drink transports you to a relaxing beach scene. Making it at home is a favorite…

Broccoli Chicken Casserole Recipe

Broccoli Chicken Casserole Recipe

Broccoli Chicken Casserole- An easy dish for the home cook that brings comfort, love, and some calories to any cheap-and-easy dinner table. Good for sneaking in veggies while being family-friendly. What is Broccoli Chicken Casserole All About? Broccoli Chicken Casserole…

Pineapple Chicken Rice Recipe

Pineapple Chicken Rice was something I enjoyed on those days when I wanted something sweet and savory with a slightly tropical flavor. One of the super-easy cooking recipes, which feels very special but requires very little effort. Juicy pineapple, succulent…

Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe

Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup is the perfect comfort food for me; warm like a hug in a bowl. The true comfort in this recipe lies in how easy it is to prepare, slight, easily available ingredients; not much time in…